All moms experience moments when they feel unequal to the responsibility of motherhood and think: I just can’t do this! I don’t have the strength and wisdom for raising this child.
Cheri Fuller wants moms to have the confidence and support they need to connect with their kids. The process starts when parents begin to understand their children and value them for who they are. Discover how you can start the connection today.
• Understand your child’s temperament. Do you wonder why your child acts the way he does? The way your child behaves is influenced, in many ways, by his temperament.
• Discover your child’s learning style. Even with a toddler, you can find out how he learns best. All it takes is reading a story to him.
• Pass on a love of learning. A few simple suggestions are all you need to make learning a fun process for your child. He will catch your enthusiasm.
• Teach your child to pray. When kids start to realize that talking to God is as natural as talking to their friends, they begin to enjoy prayer. Make conversation with God a part of your day-to-day routine.
• Listen to your child. Invest in your relationship with your child and take the time to actively listen. He will know he is a valued member of the family when you do so.
• Delight in your child’s wonder. Take advantage of nature in your own backyard and capture your child’s imagination.
Adapted from The Mom You’re Meant to Be by Cheri Fuller (Focus on the Family/Tyndale House, 2003). Used by permission.
